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Gone in 20 seconds: how ‘smart keys’ have fuelled a new wave of car crime

submitted by paul_neri to cars 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 05:59:17 ago (+17/-0)     (www.theguardian.com)

https://www.theguardian.com/money/2024/feb/24/smart-keys-car-crime-thieves-hi-tech-arms-race



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[ - ] Conspirologist 5 points 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 06:36:10 ago (+6/-1)

I never used smart keys. They are junk without any security. Thieves don't even need to lock pick anymore. They just need a radio scanner.

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 10:07:30 ago (+2/-0)

Auto manufacturers are finding this out the hard way.

Hope two keys per vehicle comes back...one to open and one to start.

[ - ] MasklessTheGreat 1 point 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 15:53:53 ago (+1/-0)

Finding it out the hard way? Bullshit. They didn’t give a shit if it got figured out. Stolen cars equal more new car sales.

[ - ] bobdole9 2 points 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 16:47:12 ago (+2/-0)

Not if the cars are stolen on their way to the dealer. Ports are targets...unloading a lot of cars with minimal security, they can get 10-20 in one crack.

If it doesn't reach the dealer, its the auto manufacturer's money driving away.

[ - ] MasklessTheGreat 1 point 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 16:49:23 ago (+1/-0)

I doubt that. It’s the shipping company’s insurance policy that would cover it.

[ - ] Conspirologist 0 points 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 11:17:32 ago (+1/-1)

Agree. The 2 keys is still the best way against thieves.

[ - ] KyleIsThisTall 1 point 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 13:30:51 ago (+1/-0)

They better be laser cut channel lock keys.

[ - ] bobdole9 1 point 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 16:48:51 ago (+1/-0)

Ever drive a truck built before 1990? One unlocks the door, one starts it up.

Rather have some moron mess with something mechanical than be lazy with electronics.

[ - ] Monica 2 points 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 14:40:57 ago (+2/-0)

Hey Paul I like your photos. Any chance you'll do any paintings?

https://www.wikiart.org/en/adolf-hitler/schloss-belvedere-wien

[ - ] paul_neri [op] 1 point 2 monthsFeb 25, 2024 17:25:39 ago (+1/-0)

Thanks bro. There's no doubt I'm a talented snapper. As for painting...nah ...seems to attract the wrong crowd. Please subscribe to my Channel.